Manila - Butuan

On October 26, 2007 at 06:45 AM, Manila - Butuan experienced a crash involving Airbus A320, operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL, with the event recorded near Butuan Agusan del Norte.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

154 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 154 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 148, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful flight from Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the crew started the approach to Butuan Airport in good weather conditions. After landing on runway 12/30 which is 1,965 metres long, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went down an embankment and came to rest in a coconut grove. The cockpit was partially destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured while 32 passengers escaped with minor injuries. 120 other occupants were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration RP-C3224, MSN 753, year of manufacture 1997.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 8.4801°, 124.7260°.